Abstract
The Inner Space Center (ISC) is a one-of-a-kind national facility that supports live ocean exploration via telepresence technology. Located at the University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography, the ISC is home to a diverse team of ocean scientists, engineers, education professionals, and video producers. The team works with cutting-edge technology to facilitate, capture, produce, and promote underwater exploration in real time. This seminar dives into a wider variety of projects that support our ocean exploration partners: data management and accessibility, public engagement, and seafloor mapping.
Presenter Bio
Colleen has a B.S. in Marine Science and A.S. in Small Vessel Operations from Maine Maritime Academy as well as a 200-ton USCG Masters license. She recently graduated from URI Blue MBA Program with a Master of Oceanography, Master of Business Administration and a Certificate in GIS and Remote Sensing. Prior to attending URI, she worked as Lead Technician on the RV Falkor and as Senior Survey Technician on the NOAA Ships Okeanos Explorer and Oscar Dyson. Colleen has supported over 70 research and exploration expeditions around the world. Her specialty is seafloor mapping, including acquisition, processing and visualization. At the ISC, Colleen assists with a variety of technical and data management projects. Her focus is supporting scientific research and exploration through technology and communication. What is Colleen’s favorite part of ocean exploration? Mapping previously unexplored areas of the ocean!
Publication Date
10-4-2019
Document Type
Presentation
Recommended Citation
Peters, Colleen, "Beyond Telepresence: Innovations from the Inner Space Center" (2019). Seminars. 286.
https://scholars.unh.edu/ccom_seminars/286